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# Captain

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# Captain
Family man Warburton teams up with O'Brien after taking over from POM
The 28-year-old Lions captain has taken over from Peter O’Mahony for this weekend.
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Jun 30th 2017, 8:00 AM
# Candystripes
‘I want to be a leader like Ryan was to us'
Ger Doherty discusses Derry City’s aspirations in Europe and his role as club captain since the tragic passing of Ryan McBride.
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Jun 28th 2017, 6:30 AM
# dejected
O'Mahony confident Lions can recover and says shoulder should be fine
The Munster man was on the losing side as he captained the Lions in the first Test.
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Jun 24th 2017, 3:30 PM
# O Captain My Captain
'Bohemians is a big club. It deserves to be at the right end of the table'
Derek Pender reflects on three seasons captaining Bohemians and what is proving to be a promising campaign for the club in 2017.
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Jun 23rd 2017, 9:00 AM
# pom
'Axel's a rugby man, so he would have told us all 'Play your game'' - O'Mahony
Peter O’Mahony has had a whirlwind year but is now ready to lead the Lions against the All Blacks.
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Jun 22nd 2017, 12:00 PM
# Leader
'I think he’ll make us proud' - O'Mahony set to be named Lions captain
The 27-year-old is expected to be confirmed as Test captain tomorrow.
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Jun 20th 2017, 5:07 PM
# Respected
Peter O'Mahony the Lions' Test captain? It could happen this weekend
The Munster flanker is in with a good chance of leading the Lions in Auckland.
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Jun 19th 2017, 10:00 PM
# Captain
'Dad arrived yesterday so it was good timing': O'Mahony proud and honoured to lead Lions
The Munster captain was superb in Rotorua.
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Jun 17th 2017, 11:20 AM
# tullow trial
O'Brien's performance puts pressure on returning captain Warburton
‘I know there’s every chance that I might not even get involved in that first Test.’
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Jun 12th 2017, 1:30 AM
# Interview
‘There’s been a lot of bad press about the club. And it is unfair, it’s very unfair’
Athlone’s captain Niall Scullion chats to The42 about a difficult few weeks for the club ahead of tonight’s game with Cabinteely.
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May 20th 2017, 12:30 PM
# No regrets
'I'd love to represent Down again but I've come out here and New York is my new county'
Gerard McCartan is hoping to lead his side to a historic victory against Sligo on Sunday.
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May 4th 2017, 6:45 AM
# Farewell
Ryan set for final home game as 22-year-old Molony makes 'natural step'
The 27-year-old flanker is set to leave the province this summer.
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Apr 27th 2017, 4:15 PM
# second string
'This is their opportunity' - Ireland's fringe players handed chance to impress against Iceland
The Boys in Green welcome one of Euro 2016′s surprise packages to Dublin for a friendly tonight.
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Mar 28th 2017, 7:30 AM
# Leader
Best points to 'silly mental errors' from Ireland but insists they are consistent
The Ireland captain and hooker was disappointed with some costly lineout failings.
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Mar 11th 2017, 12:24 PM
# Juggling Act
Hectic weekend - Cork captaincy and coaching Munster schools semi-finalists
Paul Kerrigan is combining Gaelic football roles.
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Feb 4th 2017, 8:15 AM
# Limerick Leader
From inter-county uncertainty to captaincy: James Ryan to lead Limerick hurlers
Two members of the All-Ireland U21 winning side have been named as vice-captains.
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Jan 28th 2017, 2:19 PM
# Leader
'I've never played there' - Dusautoir excited about Thomond Park trip
Rassie Erasmus’ men will welcome Top 14 side Toulouse to Limerick in April.
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Jan 23rd 2017, 7:00 AM
# Centurion
Emotional day for Best as 100-cap captain claims another big scalp
The 34-year-old was proud of Ireland’s performance on a special day for him.
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Nov 27th 2016, 12:05 AM
# Mr Motivator
Paul O'Connell arrives in Minnesota to deliver motivational speech to Darren Clarke's Europe
European captain Clarke is hoping to tap into O’Connell’s extraordinary leadership qualities.
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Sep 27th 2016, 5:00 PM
# Leader
John Muldoon retains captaincy role at Pat Lam's Connacht
The 33-year-old will lead the western province into the Champions Cup this season.
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Aug 18th 2016, 1:00 AM
# Experimental
Conan captains Leinster as Byrne handed 10 shirt for Ulster clash
Barry Daly, Rory O’Loughlin and Niall Morris all start in an exciting backline.
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Aug 12th 2016, 12:22 PM
# Leader
Erasmus confirms O'Mahony will continue as Munster captain
The new South Africa director of rugby has backed O’Mahony to lead again.
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Aug 8th 2016, 10:45 AM
# Let's get physical
Keane would kick the poor attitude out of Belgium captain Hazard
Ireland’s number two was speaking about the Chelsea attacker in the run-up to Saturday’s Euro 2016 game.
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Jun 16th 2016, 12:49 PM
# cj
'I get goosebumps when I run onto the pitch and hear the Munster supporters'
CJ Stander won’t be looking for the limelight in what may be his final game as Munster captain.
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May 5th 2016, 6:00 AM
# Captaincy
Stander calls on POC for leadership chats before Munster's Edinburgh clash
The back row believes his side need to respond to mistakes more maturely.
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Apr 27th 2016, 6:00 AM
# Captain
Best relieved as Ireland lift the pressure with hammering of Italy
‘It’s nice to be in a changing room where boys are enjoying themselves.’
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Mar 13th 2016, 7:00 AM
# downbeat
'This was a massive opportunity' - Ireland rue missed chance in Paris
Captain Rory Best says Ireland struggled when France changed their props and scrum tactics.
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Feb 14th 2016, 7:30 AM
# Legend
'I consider myself very lucky' -- O'Connell ready to improve golf game after dominating Irish rugby
‘You’re either going to get back to being strong and fast and powerful again or you’re not. And that makes the decision for you.’
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Feb 9th 2016, 3:23 PM
# mag 7
Sean O'Brien: It would be huge honour to captain Ireland, but if it's not to be I'll soldier on
The flanker is not often spoken of as captaincy material, but would jump at the chance if it was offered.
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Jan 18th 2016, 4:28 PM
# Lost Pride
'Talk is cheap, you need to show actions' - Munster captain Stander
The number eight hopes his team can win supporters back over in the coming weeks.
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Jan 10th 2016, 7:30 AM
# Leader
Best candidate for Ireland captaincy is Rory, with O'Mahony almost ready
Joe Schmidt has a number of contenders to select from ahead of the Six Nations.
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Jan 5th 2016, 6:27 PM
# Captain
Stander leads by example as he follows in the footsteps of great Munster leaders
The Ireland-qualified back row isn’t a fan of doing too much talking.
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Dec 10th 2015, 6:30 AM
# Powerhouse
Huge boost for Munster as CJ Stander signs on for two more years
The powerful back row is now qualified to play for Ireland.
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Dec 1st 2015, 5:09 PM
# oversight
Drogba: I thought Terry was a Chelsea reserve!
The Ivorian reveals the info in his soon-to-be-released autobiography.
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Nov 19th 2015, 9:32 AM
# Roots
From a South African farm to captaining Munster: The rise of CJ Stander
The 25-year-old was always a leader during his youth and his departure was a blow to South African rugby.
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Nov 12th 2015, 6:05 PM
# King of NZ
'I always take a moment during the week to realise how lucky I am' - McCaw
The 34-year-old is expected to retire after New Zealand’s World Cup final against Australia tomorrow.
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Oct 30th 2015, 12:05 AM
# paulie's word
Watching the All Blacks struggle last night made POC feel better about 2007
The Ireland squad have been watching more rugby than ever in what is a superb World Cup.
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Oct 3rd 2015, 12:48 PM
Leinster have a new captain with Jamie Heaslip away on World Cup duty
Kevin McLaughlin will lead Leo Cullen’s side in the opening months of the season.
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Aug 20th 2015, 12:38 PM
# Top man
Leinster confirm Leo Cullen as permanent head coach on two-year deal
Defence coach Kurt McQuilkin has also extended his contract to two years.
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Aug 19th 2015, 11:55 AM
# what fresh hell is this
Birds Eye introduced chicken dipper canapes and everyone cried notions
We are through the looking glass now.
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Aug 14th 2015, 7:07 PM
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